Harriett Childers, a 49-year-old Black nurse from St. Louis, was found dead on August 27, 2022, in East St. Louis, Illinois. Her body was discovered in the street on the 1800 block of Gaty Avenue around 6:30 a.m. After an autopsy, investigators determined she had been shot; her body had been dumped in the street as she prepared for a side job as an Uber driver.

Childers worked at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital and also drove for Uber. The East St. Louis Police Department and the Illinois State Police led the early investigation, working with Uber to gather information. In the initial days after the discovery there were no publicly identified suspects or clear motives.

Her death has deeply affected family, colleagues and the community. If anyone has information about what happened to Harriett or saw activity on the 1800 block of Gaty Avenue the morning of August 27, 2022, please come forward.